This season we have been exploring our connection and responsibility towards those of our neighbors who are perceived as “Outsiders.” This week we will focused on “Who is my neighbor” the person asked Jesus. Who is our neighbor? The parable of the Good Samaritan reminds us that the outsider is our neighbor, perhaps even more a […]
This season we have been exploring our connection and responsibility towards those of our neighbors who are perceived as “Outsiders.” This week we focus on the traveler who is always an outsider — visiting new places and adjusting to customs and cultures outside their own experience. Sometimes wanderers are also refugees. Jesus warns the disciples […]
This season we are exploring our connection and responsibility towards those of our neighbors who are “Outsiders” – something many of us know about personally. This week we focus on a scripture story that describes a man whose demons forced him to live on the outside of community. The story is not only an ancient […]
This season we are exploring our connection and responsibility towards those of our neighbors who are “Outsiders” – something many of us know about personally. This Sunday we heard in the Gospel reading that Jesus himself was homeless as he ministered to the crowds. In fact, he called people to leave the comforts of home […]
Sunday May 19th, we continued exploring stories of the earliest church from the Book of Acts. We encounterd the apostle Peter and the Gentile centurion, Cornelius as they “took the Cup of Freedom!” Our scripture this week was another example of the “unhindered gospel,” as Peter comes to know the extravagant love of God that […]
As followers of Jesus in the 21st Century, sometimes it seems like Christianity – the Church – has given God a bad name. It is no wonder that so many have turned away, saying they are “spiritual, but not religious.” When faith leaders and organizations turn out whole communities, when they cover up abuse of children, and […]
Join Rev. Vickie Miller for the last Sunday of the liturgical calendar year. We will celebrate the Reign of Christ or Christ the King Sunday. In so many ways, we long for God’s sovereignty and dominion where peace and justice prevail and are called to participate in its’ accomplishment here and now.
Join Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson’s as she explores the topic of “Signs and Birthpangs.” As our church year begins to wind down, we hear these mysterious words of Jesus in Mark. Jesus is encouraging the disciples to look around them, to read “the signs of the times,” to see in the chaos of the world […]
“Care, Pray and Rejoice (CPR) Faith” Sunday | September 30 | 10 AM A faith community is called to Care, Pray and Rejoice (CPR). The Bible provides us with many examples of and instructions about praying for and supporting one another in our ups-and-downs of life. Let us be that kind of community! Readings― 11: […]